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100 1 _aWoods, Daniel B.
245 1 0 _aSixteen months at the gold diggings
246 1 _a16 months at the gold diggings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-09-11
508 _aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Sixteen Months at the Gold Diggings" by Daniel B. Woods is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences as a miner during the gold rush in California, detailing the excitement, hardships, and realities faced by those who flocked to the region in hopes of striking it rich. Woods presents a vivid portrayal of both the landscape of California and the experiences of the miners, offering insights into the era's challenges and aspirations. At the start of the narrative, Woods introduces readers to the backdrop of the California gold rush, highlighting the intense excitement it generated across nations. He writes about his own journey to the mines, recounting not only the dangers and difficulties of the trip but also the contrasting experiences of camaraderie and despair among fellow miners. The opening chapters establish the geographical and environmental context of California, discussing its varied landscape and climate, while simultaneously foreshadowing the personal struggles and adventures that will unfold during his sixteen months at the gold diggings. Through anecdotes and reflections, he aims to provide a realistic view of mining life, encompassing its rewards, risks, and the moral implications of seeking fortune in such unpredictable circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Harper & Brothers, 1852
653 _aCalifornia -- Description and travel
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- California
653 _aCalifornia -- Gold discoveries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68972
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